The United States, opposed to the communist regime in Cuba since it was established in 1959, intensified their economic pressure on the Caribbean country of 9.6 million inhabitants in January.
Spain, Mexico, and Brazil expressed their concern on Saturday with “the dramatic situation” in Cuba and called for “a sincere and respectful dialogue” with Havana, without explicitly mentioning the United States, which has been imposing a blockade on the island since January.
“We express our enormous concern about the humanitarian crisis facing the Cuban people, and call for the adoption of necessary measures to alleviate this situation,” affirmed the three governments in a statement issued by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
They also urged to “avoid actions that worsen the living conditions of the population or are contrary to international law,” and added that “we call for a sincere, respectful dialogue that complies with international law.” The three countries also advocate for “a lasting solution to the current situation and ensuring that the Cuban people decide their future freely.”
This call comes as a summit of left-wing world leaders takes place in Barcelona, attended by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, and under the guidance of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The United States, opposed to the communist regime in Cuba since its establishment in 1959, intensified their economic pressure on the 9.6 million inhabitants’ country in the Caribbean by blocking all hydrocarbon supplies in January, just after overthrowing its main ally, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This blockade has worsened the economic and energy crisis that Cuba has been experiencing for many years.
